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In July, 1877, Governor Robinson ordered Colonel Ward to proceed with the 23d to Hornellsville, and at eight o’clock in the evening the regiment marched from the armory—three hundred strong—leaving a detachment to follow on the next day under Major Alfred Cutler Barnes. The regiment was stationed in and around Hornellsville station, roundhouses and yards guarding the railroad property against attacks of rioting strikers. It took out the first train that had been moved east for several days, repelled a number of attacks, protected the railroad men and assisted so well in the administration of justice that it finally restored order without the necessity of firing at the rioters. On its return to Brooklyn, July 27, it was given an enthusiastic reception by the citizens with pyrotechnics and welcoming speeches and received the thanks of Governor Robinson for the service it had rendered the State.

On December 26. 1879, Colonel Ward retired and was placed on the supernumerary list of the State by the Commander-in-Chief. Lieutenant-Colonel John N. Partridge was then elected his successor and served as Colonel from January 10, 1880, until February 15, 1882. Upon Colonel Partridge’s resignation, Colonel Ward was re-elected Colonel of the regiment and served from March 8, 1882, until ...